Homemade Corn Salsa
A fresh and vibrant salsa made with corn, peppers, and zesty lime dressing, perfect as a dip or topping for many dishes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh corn kernels (about 2-3 ears of corn) Use fresh corn for best flavor.
- 1 small red onion, finely chopped
- 1 large red bell pepper, diced
- 1 unit jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped Adjust spiciness as needed.
- 1 large tomato, diced
- ΒΌ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 1 unit lime, juiced Juice should cover the mixture.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- to taste Salt and pepper Adjust to taste.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, combine fresh corn kernels, chopped red onion, diced red bell pepper, chopped jalapeno pepper, diced tomato, and chopped cilantro.
- Drizzle lime juice and olive oil over the mixture.
- Season with salt and pepper, adjusting to taste.
- Toss everything together until well combined.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Serving
- Serve chilled as a dip with tortilla chips or as a topping for tacos, grilled chicken, or fish.
Notes
For added flavor, grill the corn for smokiness. Experiment with ingredients like avocado or black beans. Store in an airtight container for 3 to 4 days.